Casey Hospital (https://monashhealth.org/about-us/monash-health-sites/hospitals-and-major-sites/caseyhospital/) recently installed our Ned Kelly Bike Shelter (http://www.australianbollards.com.au/Catalog/all-products/bike-shelters-1); a service that provides bicycle protection and storage. At Australian Bollards we have a firm belief in protection, for both people and our environment. The Ned Kelly Bike Shelter is a green solution to help keep our roads and environment safe and pollution free. The Ned Kelly Bike Shelter is a fully enclosed space providing optimum protection for cyclis  ...read more

Alternations have been made to the eastern Main Yarra Trail under both sides of the Swan Street Bridge (https://www.bicyclenetwork.com.au/newsroom/2018/10/05/swan-street-bridge-reopens-again/) through the suburbs of Richmond, Cremorne and Burnley in Melbourne. The bridge upgrade began back in March 2017 and was completed by mid-2018, however, minor adjustments and improvements to the trail have recently been made in the past few months. Pedestrians and cyclists (https://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/projects/swan-street-bridge-upgrade-melbourne/) will now find it e  ...read more

Australian Bollards is a local Australian company founded in Melbourne by the NJM Group. Protection is our primary focus and the basis surrounding all of our products. Our philosophy is 'service and quality', and we are committed to providing the best quality safety products for the Australian people. We believe that every Australian individual and company has the right to safety and security; we aim to provide peace of mind as Australia’s leading company in public safety. We take pride in our products, and while we specialise in bollards of all ki  ...read more

Imagine you are on the way to work and you are riding your bike. When you arrive at the site you see that all the spots at the bike shelter are already occupied leaving you annoyed and left with the problem of finding adequate protection for your bike for the day. Australian Bollards’ is able to provide you a solution to this problem with our Ned Kelly Range. An example of this is seen at NBN Co where late last year we installed our NK – 2000 Bike Rack System at their Digital Harbour facility in Docklands. Telstra’s Melbourne CBD outlet is also fitted with our NK &nd  ...read more

The City of Darebin has indicated a massive crackdown on cars, proposing to remove all-day parking in streets within 400 metres of train stations on the Mernda and Hurstbridge line. Car parks will not be affected, however parking near these 11 stations between Northcote and Reservoir will now only be able for two-hours. This is to deter people from driving their car to the train station and leaving them there all day. The council wants to encourage people to ride bikes instead, as these areas are becoming over congested. A great way for locals to keep their bikes safe is with  ...read more

Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) is an important procedure that must not be forgotten about when it comes to keeping our cities and suburbs safe from vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (VBIED). Such a matter, if not taken seriously could potentially result in many lives being severely impacted by these events happening. Australian Bollards offers HVM solutions to VBIED problems with its vast range of products which are suited to the customer's needs and requirements. Australian Bollards have completed many project  ...read more

Vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (VBIED) are a constant and very real threat in today's society. Because of this, hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) is fast becoming more and more important in preventing such events from occurring. Without these protective mechanisms put in place, it leaves people without the protection they deserve. Nicholas Marasco, the General Manager of Australian Bollards believes that safety is paramount when it comes to protecting people, a belief that is too shared by the Israeli government.  ...read more

With the Mernda Rail Extension now complete, over 8,000 commuters from Melbourne’s northern suburbs can now reach the CBD each day. Three new train stations built along the extension will provide passengers with easy access to work, school, shopping and entertainment around Melbourne’s CBD, Middle Gorge and Hawkstowe stations. NJM Group and Australian Handrails are glad to have worked alongside John Holland on the government’s $2.4 billion Level Crossing Removal project which finished in August this year. Our team of experienced installers cu  ...read more

Our need for greener cities has never been greater. All over the world, cities are now employing sustainable strategies to better help the environment and people who live in metropolitan areas. Since the green movement and scientists’ undeniable evidence of climate change, electric trams are replacing vehicle traffic to reduce carbon emissions and pollution which characteristically comes from metropolises. By planting green strips alongside tram tracks, cities further our green future by reducing the amount of heat emanating from buildings and  ...read more

The Great Victorian Bike Ride is coming up at the end of November, bringing cyclists from around the country together as they ride through the state. It’s a great opportunity for both newcomers and veterans to get involved in the cycling community. Cycling lets you get your daily exercise during the commute to work while also reducing traffic congestion and pollution. Even if riding to work isn’t an option, cycling makes a great weekend hobby. Whether you’re riding for fun or transportation, it’s important to have a secure place to leave your bike i  ...read more